VR6OC News Bot 30 Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 What a way to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the GTI hot hatch. With a lap time of 07:49,21, the new Golf GTI Clubsport S has smashed the existing Nürburgring lap record for front-wheel-drive cars, beating the previous record by 1.4sec set by the Honda Civic Type R. Based on the Golf GTI Clubsport, the special new vehicle was driven by German racing driver Benny Leuchter (28). The Golf GTI Clubsport S has been extensively tuned for optimized track performance, gaining a new Nurburgring setting. The S gets a larger twin exhaust measuring 65mm and a set of 19-inch Pretoria alloy wheels shod in stickier Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2s, while the six-speed manual gearbox is unchanged from that of the standard GTI. The model also features aluminium front sub-frame and aluminium carriers for the brakes, aluminium front sub-frame and aluminium carriers for the brakes as well as the VAQ system that mimics a limited-slip differential. Under the hood, the 2.0-liter engine produces 310 hp/228 kW and 380Nm (280lb ft) between 1,700 and 5.300 rpm. That’s has been achieved thanks to the a new fuel pump, an optimized ECU and aforementioned exhaust system. The car accelerates from standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.8 seconds, while the top speed is limited to 260km/h (162 mph). Stopping comes from modified 17-inch brake system. Inside, the Golf GTI Clubsport S features Alcantara-trimmed sport steering wheel, a driver and front passenger racing bucket seat and the iconic golf ball shifter knob with Alcantara trim. Volkswagen will only build 400 examples of the Golf GTI Clubsport S, and each car will have its production number (001/400 to 400/400) on the center console in the front. The most powerful Golf GTI ever will have its world premiere at the GTI event at Lake Wörthersee on 4 May. View the full article Link to post Share on other sites
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